CHRISTIAN ATSU has been through a horrific ordeal after being trapped in rubble following the earthquakes in Turkey.
The former Chelsea forward, who now plays for Hatayspor, had been unaccounted for for hours after huge tremors shook Turkey and Syria.
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But now Atsu has been found safe, although has injuries due to the damage caused.
“Christian Atsu was removed from the wreckage with injuries,” Hatayspor president Mustafa Ozat told Radyo Gol.
“Unfortunately, our sporting director Taner Savut is still under the rubble.
“Hatay was deeply affected. We are coming towards the end of the most dangerous hours.”
Who is Christian Atsu’s wife?
Atsu met his wife Marie-Claire Rupio in Portugal nearly a decade ago when he was playing for Porto.
The pair got married in 2012 and have since welcomed three kids to their lives.
Atsu has previously said to Tv3 Sports: “I met my wife in Portugal and you can see we have a beautiful family. We’ve been together for nine to ten years and I just love her.”
Christian Atsu has been married to his wife Marie-Claire since 2012
Atsu has previously played for Chelsea, Everton, Newcastle and Bournemouth in the Premier League.
The 31-year-old has also had spells in Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain and Holland.